Sights and Sounds of Christmas
Wishing all our families a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year...and sharing a few holiday treats from our students!Read about the "Very DJO Christmas Carol" in the Dec. 21 Arlington Catholic...
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PTO Regional Communities Take Off
In an effort to build up the larger school community, the Bishop O'Connell PTO has organized smaller "regional communities," focused on family fellowship, service and just plain fun!The geographical...
View ArticleNew IHM Convent Altar Blessing
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:As we began the New Year this week, I had the privilege of being involved in something new and special at the IHM Sisters new convent. Bishop Burbidge...
View ArticleSCHOOL CLOSED - Monday, Jan. 8
Bishop O'Connell follows Fairfax County Public School weather-related closing and delays.Due to forecasted weather conditions during the mid-day today, FCPS has announced that schools will be...
View ArticleA Thanksgiving Message
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, DR. JOSEPH VORBACH:As we approach the conclusion of 2017 and the year-long celebration of O'Connell's 60th anniversary, we pray to God in Thanksgiving for all who have...
View ArticleWhat are we doing for others?
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:On Monday, our nation remembered Martin Luther King Jr., a man whose life, example and words had a transforming effect on the Civil Rights Movement. His...
View ArticleBuilding for the Future
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, DR. JOSEPH VORBACH:At back to school night last fall, I was excited to share some detail about the capital improvement plans we are pursuing. I shared then that our...
View ArticleCatholic Schools Week
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:Over the course of this Catholic Schools Week it was fun to both share and observe celebratory highlights from Catholic schools around the country...
View ArticleSpotlight on Our Counselors
This week is National School Counseling Week -- a time to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School...
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O'Connell Junior Wins Arlington Decal Contest
Congratulations to junior Schuyler Workmaster, whose artwork was chosen by popular vote as the winning entry in Arlington County's annual auto decal contest.Workmaster was a finalist in the contest the...
View ArticleO'Connell Tradition Brings Students Together
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:Last week, Catholic Schools Week, was a broad celebration of Catholic Schools around the country. This week ended today with a moment that highlights...
View ArticleSpring Tryout Schedule
Spring Tryouts - Feb. 20-22, 2018Below is the spring team tryout schedule, with possible rain information on the bottom of the list. If you have any questions, please contact the team coach or Athletic...
View ArticleA Reflection on the Week
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:On Wednesday, Bishop Burbidge celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass with us. For his homily, he came down from the altar and stood in front of the seniors. He...
View ArticleBlack History Month
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:February is Black History Month and this week provided us with several opportunities to celebrate the contributions of African-Americans across the...
View ArticleSummer Camp Schedule
Summer youth sports camp information is now posted!There's a camp for everyone...from football, wrestling, soccer and baseball to basketball, ice hockey and lacrosse. There's even a multi-sports camp...
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Ice Hockey Takes Home the Crown
It was an exciting night for players, coaches and fans alike at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, as the Bishop O'Connell High School ice hockey team came away with the Northern Virginia...
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Students Share Superdance Story on WUSA9
This morning a group of Bishop O'Connell students was featured on WUSA9, where they shared the story of Superdance—the 43-year school tradition of a student run 12-hour dance marathon focused on...
View ArticlePreparations for Superdance
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:Today there is a heightened energy in the building. The last minute preparations for Superdance 43 are being tended, a rush of final registrations have...
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43rd Superdance - When You Wish Upon the Cure
For the 43rd time in 43 years, Bishop O'Connell students rallied around one specific cause –the hope of finding a cure for cystic fibrosis—through an epic 12-hour dance marathon, Superdance. The event...
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Bishop O'Connell Named to the Catholic Education Honor Roll
Bishop O'Connell High School was recognized this week by the Cardinal Newman Society as one of the 2018-2023 Catholic Education Honor Roll Schools. This is the second time that the school has earned...
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